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MANILA, Philippines – Environmentalist and activist Nicanor “Nick” Perlas has died, his family confirmed on Saturday, August 16.

He was 75.

Perlas’ family said their patriarch died on August 14.

His wake will be held at The Center for Bayanihan Economics in Gawad Kalinga-Enchanted Farm, Angat, Bulacan, from August 17 to 18, 9 am to 6 pm.

Another set of viewing will also be held in Manila and Iloilo during undisclosed dates.

Born on January 10, 1950, Perlas earned his degree in agriculture from the Xavier University.

An environmentalist and activist, Perlas was known for his campaign against nuclear power plants and pesticides. Recently, he also took part in understanding the effects and uses of artificial intelligence, becoming a member of the Senate’s technical working group on AI.

Perlas ran independently for president in 2010, placing seventh in the race won by late former president Benigno Aquino III. He received around 0.15% of the total votes.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Perlas headed the group called “COVID Call to Humanity.” He sent an 86-page “cease and desist” document to then-president Rodrigo Duterte questioning the government’s anti-COVID-19 policies.